There was a customer who bought a high - end camera. It had some minor glitches. The camera company sent a technician to the customer's home to fix it on the spot and also gave a free extended warranty. This kind of personalized service made the customer a brand advocate. He started writing positive reviews about the company everywhere. It shows how great customer service can turn a potentially bad situation into a great customer story.
One great customer story could be about a customer who was having issues with a new laptop. The store not only replaced it immediately but also provided additional accessories for free as an apology. This made the customer a loyal one and they recommended the store to many friends.
I heard of a case where a customer ordered boots for a trip. But the boots got damaged during transit. Zappos sent a new pair overnight for free, along with a hand - written note apologizing for the inconvenience. It was such a nice touch.
There was a family staying at a hotel. Their child got sick suddenly. The hotel staff immediately called a doctor, provided extra pillows and blankets for the child's comfort, and even prepared some light and easy - to - digest food for the child. They were very attentive throughout the whole process.
A woman once lost her wallet at a Nordstrom store. The staff found it and contacted her immediately. They held it safely until she could come back to pick it up. It's a simple but great example of their honesty and customer - centric approach.
There was a customer who wanted to withdraw exactly $37.42. When the teller asked why that specific amount, he said it was the amount he calculated he needed for his weekly grocery shopping based on a very complex formula he made up himself. He then proceeded to explain the formula in great detail.
There was a story in a tech store. A customer came in complaining that his new phone's autocorrect was changing his texts into really strange things. The customer service guy said, 'Well, it seems your phone has a mind of its own. Maybe it's trying to write a novel!' The customer couldn't stop laughing. This simple humorous response made the whole situation less frustrating for the customer.
A student needed a tablet for taking notes in class. At Best Buy, they found a tablet that was on sale and had all the features they needed, like a good stylus for writing. It made their study much easier.
A friend of mine had lost his debit card while traveling. He called his bank in a panic. The bank's customer service agent immediately blocked the card to prevent any unauthorized use. Then, they arranged for a new card to be sent to his temporary address within two days. It was really efficient and gave my friend peace of mind.
In a hotel, a guest called the front desk asking for a wake - up call from a 'famous singer'. The staff managed to play a song by his favorite singer as the wake - up call. Another story is from a taxi driver whose customer tried to pay with a handful of seashells, claiming they were 'ancient currency'.
There was this one customer at a electronics store. He was angry because the new phone he bought had a tiny scratch on it. He stormed in demanding a new one immediately. The store manager simply took out a marker and colored over the scratch, making it invisible. The customer was so stunned he just laughed and left happily.